Energy savings and carbon emission reduction of smart lighting installation in a multipurpose and residential building in Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Issue Date

12-2013

Abstract

The excessive emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere has increased the global average temperature resulting to a known phenomenon known as global warming. One of the major greenhouse gasses is CO2 and the various efforts are focused on curbing its emissions. Using the case of a multipurpose and residential building at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Northwestern Spain, this study assessed the environmental impact of installing smart lighting. This study quantifies the CO2 emission reduction, and economic cost associated to the technical improvement. Such action resulted to saving 126 MWh and a reduction of carbon emissions of 25 T annually, with a return period of six years.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Environment Science and Management

ISSN

0119-1144

Volume

16

Issue

2

Page

56-62

Document Type

Article

College

School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)

Physical Description

4 ill.; 1 chart; 1 graph; 4 tables; 11 ref. Received Jun 2016.

Language

English

Subject

Greenhouse effect; Energy conservation in buildings

En – AGROVOC descriptors

GREENHOUSE EFFECT; CLIMATIC CHANGE; CARBON; ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT; LIGHTING; ENERGY CONSERVATION; SPAIN

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